17822448. METHOD OF HOUSEHOLD ITEM INVENTORY MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)
Contents
METHOD OF HOUSEHOLD ITEM INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Allison Kei Ishida of Alameda CA (US)
Diana Isabelle Ovadia of Camarillo CA (US)
Chloe Mccracken of West Harrison IN (US)
METHOD OF HOUSEHOLD ITEM INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17822448 titled 'METHOD OF HOUSEHOLD ITEM INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Simplified Explanation
- Method, computer system, and computer program product for item management
- Identifying all items within sensor feeds of a sensor set within a venue
- Creating a list with entries for identified items, including name, location, and presence
- Dynamically updating the list in real-time based on monitoring sensor feeds
- Selecting and guiding users to lost items within the venue
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as retail, hospitality, and event management to track and locate items within a venue.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently locating lost items within a venue by utilizing sensor feeds and real-time tracking.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in item management, reduced time spent searching for lost items, and enhanced user experience within a venue.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for item management is provided. The present invention may include identifying all items within sensor feeds of a sensor set within a venue; creating a list comprising entries for the identified items, the entries comprising a name, location and presence of the items; based on continuously monitoring the sensor feeds, dynamically updating the list to track the location and/or presence of the items in real time; responsive to receiving a query from a user requesting a lost item, selecting an item in the list that matches the name of the lost item; and guiding the user to the location of the selected item.
